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Home My WebLink About2002 - March 9 - Grand Opening at 600 Oak Brook Road rrrrrrShare Our Dream, rrrrrrrrrr r Celebrate Oak Brook's Library r'' Oak Brook Now you can enjoy: Public Library • Comfortable, inviting reading and study areas rI • Increased computer stations r welcomes you to the • Enhanced children, young adult and adult r , services and programs • New area for young adults rr • Expanded collections including books, rand( Opening r audiobooks, videos, CDs, DVDs, magazine and r', electronic resourcesr • Reference assistance on-site and via telephone r ....rrr y r and email r'' • Search and download from licensed databases, F . , r including marketing, investing, news and ., business resources - - , Ij .� r', • On-site computers and connection for rr individual laptops r • Study rooms for work groups and small r' meetings r', • Large meeting room facility available upon r!, r' application approval and reservation r ri • Adjacent to the Village's pathway system P Ce Ce oration. r''�I • Ample, lighted parking r r Me new Library building is Cocated at: r r 600 Oak Brook Road Saturday, r Oak Brook, IL 60523 F wiarch 9, 2002 630-990-2222 r www.oak-brook.Iib.il.us r__ rrrrrrrrrrrrrr Program 10:00 a.m. Library opens 10:30 a.m. Welcome by Anthony J. Ingrisano, Library Commission Chairperson Introduction of Special Guests "ViCCage of Oak Brook Board of'Trustees Karen M. Bushy,Village President Jock Harbour, President Harbour Contractors, Inc. Karen M. Bushy, Village President George T.Caleel, President Linda K. Gonnella, Village Clerk Oak Brook Public Library Foundation Michael A. Donahue,Vice-President of US Communications George T. Caleel McDonald's Corporation John W. Craig Carrie Hightman, President Susan Chase Korin SBC Ameritech Illinois Elaine Miologos Barbara D. Benezra, President Alfred P. Savino Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Ribbon Cutting Karen M. Bushy,Village President Following the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Oak Brook Library Commission refreshments will be available in the Meeting Room. 11:30 a.m. Tall Tales and Kitchen Band performance by Anthony J. Ingrisano Mike Offutt Randa Bishlawi 1:00 p.m. Story time in the Youth Activity Room 3:00 p.m. Story time in the Youth Activity Room Building Tours will be given until 4:00 p.m. Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager 5:00 p.m. Library closes Ruth A. Martin, Library Director The Library will be closed on Sunday,March 10, 2002 and reopen with regular hours on Monday,March 11, 2002. Thank you to the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library who have generously underwritten the Tall Tales and Kitchen Band performance. Press Release March 1,2002 Opening of New Library Building Contact: Ruth A.Martin,630-990-2222 The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook and the Oak Brook Library Commission are pleased to announce the opening of the Library's new building on Saturday,March 9,2002 at 10:00 a.m. Grand Opening festivities including ribbon cutting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served in the meeting room following the ribbon cutting. Library tours will be offered until 4 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity for a guided tour or will be able to browse at their leisure using a floor plan available in the lobby. Children's activities and games will be offered throughout the day. Library hours are from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.on Saturday. The Library will be closed on Sunday,March 10,2002 and open regular hours beginning Monday,March 11,2002. Regular Library hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.to 9 p.m.,Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Sunday 1p.m. to 5 p.m.(mid-September through mid-May). Holiday closing and other changes are announced in advance. The new building's address is 600 Oak Brook Road,Oak Brook, IL 60523. The public is cordially invited to the Grand Opening and to visit and enjoy the new Oak Brook Public Library building. Please call 630- 990-2222 or visit the Library on the web at www.oak-brook.lib.il.us for more information. 444 For Members Only Page 3 alingi NEW OAK BROOK LIBRARY BUILDINGs. MEM "THE REALIZATION OF A VISION." . By Juanita Swatos The grand opening of the new Oak Brook Library building was held on Saturday, March 9, 2002, and, in spite of the inclement weather, was attended by approximately 700 people. The opening included an all-day program of activities from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 10:30 A.M., with Karen M. Bushy, Village President, having the honor of cutting the ribbon, followed by refreshments served in the Meeting Room. The new Library building is designed in a unique curvilinear manner by architect Jay Carow. From an aerial view, the building appears to be shaped like a six-petaled flower. Upon entering the foyer, there is a very enchanting sculpture of Ronald McDonald holding a young boy and a sculpture of a little girl. The statues, sculpted by Mr. Dee Clements, are done in bronze, with the girl's dress tinted teal blue and the boy's jeans tinted blue with a pale blue sweatshirt. The sculpture was donated by the McDonald's Corporation, in addition to making a generous donation of $500,000 to the Library project. As you enter the Library, your eyes are immediately drawn to a large dome with a skylight located in the center of the room. There is a very inviting seating area directly beneath the dome and is a major attraction and focal point to everyone entering the room. Just inside the door to the right is the circulation desk, where you can ask questions and check out books. Directly across the room to the left is another piece of artwork called "The Donor Tree." Donations of $500,000 or more are recognized on the tree, and donor levels are designated by the color of the leaves. The floor-to-ceiling windows let in the daylight and give the feeling of being outdoors. There are comfortable seating arrangements by the windows, as well as, other inviting reading and study areas throughout the Library. The lighting is very soft and creates a feeling of peace and serenity. There is a Public Computer Room with 10 computer workstations and a Youth Computer Room with three more workstations. There are also five public access computers throughout the collection areas for accessing the Library catalog. There is also a wonderful Youth Activity Room and a Youth Computer Area. Another lovely attraction is an outside garden, where young children can try their hands at gardening under the supervision of three staffers. The Library also has a Meeting Room which accommodates up to 120 people and is available upon application approval and reservation. Study rooms for work groups and small meetings are also available. There are volunteer opportunities for people interested in community service, and there are many diverse options from which to choose. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to stop by the Library and fill out a volunteer form. So, dust off your library card and visit this great new addition to the Village of Oak Brook. If you don't have a library card, the staff of the Library will be glad to assist you. This "magical" card will open the door to new and interesting things. And remember, as quoted by Malcolm Forbes: "ALL THE RICHES IN THE WORLD COULDN'T PROVIDE YOU WITH ANYTHING LIKE THE ENDLESS, INCREDIBLE LOOT AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY." Foregone Conclusion • The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. • On the other hand, the French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. • The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. • Conclusion: Eat and drink what your like. It's speaking English that kills you.